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Between the Studs Display Shelves

By Paul Mayer on Jan 24, 2011 | Rated 9.39

My wife loves the look of built-in furniture and cabinets, so when I finished a family room in our basement I wanted to incorporate some built-in cabinetry. The challenge that I faced in designing this was that the room was relatively small, and we had many items that we wanted to incorporate, so space was at a premium. We opted to go with zero footprint built-in display cabinets, tucked between the wall studs, which met our design objectives and allowed us to use the room space for other purposes. Read More »
Swinging Portable Tool Storage

By AJ Moses on Mar 23, 2010 | Rated 7.33

My shop produces a diverse collection of projects in a limited space of 12' x 22' . It s important that every square foot be used efficiently. As a result, I've focused on mobility of larger machines and some creative ways of storing smaller equipment. The latter is OK if the tool is for occasional use. However, frequently used bench-top tools like a grinder, drill press and spindle/belt sanders each required more innovation. Read More »
Positive Wrench ID

By Trent Johnson on Jun 10, 2009 | Rated 8.5

Keep track of which wrench goes with each tool using paint pens. Read More »